Where those associated with Western films from around the world are laid to rest.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

RIP Bill Saito

William Hiroshi Saito

(December 22, 1936 - November 14, 2012)

A memorial celebration for the late Mr. William Hiroshi
Saito, a 75-year-old Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-born Sansei resident of Studio
City and U.S. Army Reserve veteran and a longtime teacher and actor who
appeared in numerous movies and television shows who passed away on November
14, 2012 will be held on Saturday December 22, 2012 10:00 AM at Mission Valley
Free Methodist Church, 1201 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, CA 92776,
officiated by Pastor Ron Miyake of Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel. Aloha
or casual attire.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Saito; children, Jill
M. (Kevin) Aiello, William S. and Brandon T. (Kristin) Saito; grandchildren
Akemi and Alexis Aiello. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other
relatives.

About Me

Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1946 I have a BA degree in American History from Cal St. Northridge. I've been researching the American West and western films since the early 1980s and visiting filming sites in Spain and the U.S.A. Elected a member of the Spaghetti Western Hall of Fame 2010.